Was going to
Watch four videos using the modal "was going to" in conversation.
Speakers: Man, Woman
Transcript
Conversation 1 | PDF Worksheet
Man: How was your lunch?
Woman: Good. I ate at the new
taco truck.
Man: Really? I was going to go
there, but I got busy. How is it?
Woman: Good, but it is a bit
pricey.
Man: Oh, really?
Woman: Yeah, I was going to have
two tacos, but at seven bucks apiece, I just had
one.
Man: Wow, that is pricey!
Conversation 2 | PDF Worksheet
Man: Hey, check out my new
car!
Woman: Oh, this is the one that
was for sale.
Man: Yeah, the guy sold it to
us cheap.
Woman: Really? Is there
something wrong with it?
Man: No, it is just old. I
wasnât going to buy it at first, but after
driving it, I love it.
Woman: Well, as long as it
runs. So, can I get a ride home?
Man: I was just going to offer
you one.
Conversation 3 | PDF Worksheet
Woman: Hey, what a surprise! I
was just going to call you.
Man: Oh, yeah? Whatâs up?
Woman: I was going to ask if
you are still coming to the party.
Man: Yes, of course. I am
really looking forward to it.
Woman: Thatâs great. I am so
glad you can make it.
Man: Are you still planning on
having it outside?
Woman: We were going to, but it
looks like it is going to rain.
Man: No worries. I prefer
indoor parties anyway.
Conversation 4 | PDF Worksheet
Woman: Hey, why are you here?
I thought you were going to play futsal.
Man: I was, but we had to
cancel.
Woman: Oh, yeah? What happened?
Man: Bob was going to drive us,
but he got called in to work.
Woman: Oh, he was your only
ride?
Man: Sadly, yes.
Woman: Well, now you get to
hang out with me!
Man: I was just going to say
that!